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UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

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Advertisement No. 04/2026 | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission

UPESSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj has released the notification for the Assistant Professor Selection Examination 2026 under Advertisement No. 04/2026.

A total of 1,936 Assistant Professor vacancies have been announced for aided degree colleges in Uttar Pradesh across multiple subjects.

Out of the total vacancies, 1,564 posts are for co-education degree colleges and 372 posts are for women's degree colleges.

The online application process started on 08 September 2026. Eligible candidates can complete the application process and fee payment up to 07 October 2026.

Current Status: Applications Open
Important Dates
Event Date
Advertisement / Notification Date 08 September 2026
OTR / Online Application Start 08 September 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment 07 October 2026
Last Date for Online Application 07 October 2026
Correction Last Date 11 October 2026
Written Examination 19 & 20 November 2026
Vacancy Details
College Type Vacancies Percentage
Co-Education Degree Colleges 1,564 Approx. 80.79%
Women's Degree Colleges 372 Approx. 19.21%
Total 1,936 100%

The vacancies are distributed across 42 subjects. Subject-wise and category-wise vacancy details should be checked in the official Advertisement No. 04/2026.

Major Subjects

The recruitment covers Assistant Professor posts across multiple subjects. Some of the major subjects include:

Subject Total Vacancies
Hindi 214
English 208
Economics 156
Sociology 144
Sanskrit 81
Urdu 40

Note: The above table shows selected major subjects. Candidates should refer to the official notification for the complete 42-subject vacancy distribution.

Educational Qualification

Master's Degree

Candidates should generally possess a Master's Degree with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade in the relevant/allied subject from a recognized university or institution.

NET / SLET / SET / PhD

Candidates must satisfy the prescribed eligibility route through UGC/CSIR NET, SLET/SET or the applicable PhD qualification as provided in the official recruitment notification.

Subject-specific eligibility conditions may vary. Candidates should carefully check the qualification requirements for their selected subject before submitting the application.

Age Limit
Criteria Details
Maximum Age 62 Years
Age Calculation Date 01 July 2026
Age Relaxation As per applicable UP Government rules

Candidates should verify the exact age conditions and any applicable relaxation from Advertisement No. 04/2026.

Application Fee

The application fee is payable through the online application system. Candidates should verify their applicable category and the exact fee amount in the official Advertisement No. 04/2026 before payment.

Important: One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory before completing the Assistant Professor application.
Salary / Pay Scale

The Assistant Professor post carries Pay Level-10.

₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400/-

Other allowances and benefits will be admissible according to the applicable government service rules.

Selection Process
Stage 1: Written Examination
Stage 2: Interview
Stage 3: Document Verification

Final selection will be made according to the marks/weightage and selection rules prescribed by UPESSC in Advertisement No. 04/2026.

Written Examination

The UPESSC Assistant Professor Selection Examination 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on:

19 & 20 November 2026

The examination will be conducted in offline mode as per the examination schedule issued by UPESSC.

How to Apply Online
  1. Visit the official UPESSC website.
  2. Complete the mandatory One Time Registration (OTR).
  3. Login to the UPESSC application system.
  4. Select Advertisement No. 04/2026 for Assistant Professor Recruitment.
  5. Enter personal, educational and other required information.
  6. Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents.
  7. Pay the applicable examination/application fee online.
  8. Carefully check all details before final submission.
  9. Save/download the submitted application form for future reference.
Important Links

Important: Candidates should use only the official UPESSC portal for OTR, application, fee payment, correction and examination-related information.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. How many vacancies are available in UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?

A total of 1,936 Assistant Professor vacancies have been announced.

Q2. What is the last date to apply?

The last date for online application and fee payment is 07 October 2026.

Q3. Is OTR mandatory?

Yes. Candidates are required to complete the One Time Registration (OTR) before applying.

Q4. What is the salary of an Assistant Professor?

The pay scale is ₹57,700 to ₹1,82,400 under Pay Level-10.

Q5. What educational qualification is required?

Generally, a relevant Master's Degree with the prescribed marks along with the applicable NET/SLET/SET or qualifying PhD route is required. Subject-specific conditions apply.

Q6. What is the maximum age limit?

The maximum age limit is reported as 62 years, calculated according to the applicable recruitment rules.

Q7. When will the written examination be conducted?

The written examination is scheduled for 19 and 20 November 2026.

Disclaimer

Sarkari Results 24 is an informational website providing government job, recruitment, result and admit card updates. We are not the recruiting authority and are not affiliated with the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission. Candidates should verify all eligibility conditions, vacancy details, dates, fees, subject-wise vacancies and other information from the official UPESSC notification before applying.

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